Overview
Records the birth of Israel as a nation. It continues Genesis with the Israelites time in Egypt; their appeal to God and His deliverance from Pharaoh. It establishes God’s presence with the nation via the introduction and establishment of the Tabernacle.
A portrait of Christ can be seen in the Passover lamb; the exodus from old to new life; and the form and colours of the tabernacle.
Time of Exodus
Spans arrival of Joseph in Egypt (1875 BC) to erection of Tabernacle (1445 BC). Probably written in the wilderness around 1420-1445 BC
Author of Exodus
Generally accepted to be Moses